Metal Product Inspector
きんぞくせいひんけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that inspects the quality of metal products such as dimensions, appearance, and welds, and confirms compliance with standards.
Description
Metal product inspectors use measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, and non-destructive testing techniques such as ultrasonic flaw detection and magnetic particle testing to inspect dimensions, appearance, and internal defects of metal parts and products produced in factories. They record inspection results and report them to the quality control or manufacturing departments. They support judgments for re-inspection, repair, or disposal of products that do not meet standards. They strictly adhere to inspection procedures based on JIS or customer specifications and play a role in quality assurance.
Future Outlook
The importance of quality assurance in manufacturing is high, and with the introduction of AI and automated inspection equipment advancing, the demand for inspectors with advanced observation skills and expertise in non-destructive testing is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Inspector (Entry Level) → Inspector (Intermediate Level) → Quality Manager → Quality Assurance Engineer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Measuring Instrument Operation / Microscope Observation / Non-Destructive Testing / Quality Control Techniques
Recommended Skills
Reading English Technical Documents / Safety and Health Knowledge / Statistical Quality Control / Welding Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required to not miss minute defects. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the ability to handle measurement values accurately and make quality judgments is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows prescribed procedures and does not require much creative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there are few opportunities to plan independently. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work procedures are predefined in advance. |
Related Qualifications
- Metrologist
- Non-Destructive Testing Engineer
- Welding Management Engineer
Aliases
- Metal Inspector
- Product Inspector
Related Jobs
- Machine Inspector
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- Quality Control Officer
- Welding Inspector